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Wranglestone


No. of pages 384

Published: 2020

Great for age 12-18 years

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 COSTA BOOK AWARD SELECTED BY THE TIMES AND OBSERVER AS ONE OF THEIR BEST BOOKS OF 2020 Winter was the only season every Lake-Lander feared In a post-apocalyptic America, a community survives in a national park, surrounded by water that keeps the Dead at bay. But when winter comes, theres nothing to stop them from crossing the ice. Then homebody Peter puts the camp in danger by naively allowing a stranger to come ashore and hes forced to leave the community of Wranglestone. Now he must help rancher Cooper, the boy hes always watched from afar, herd the Dead from their shores before the lake freezes over. But as love blossoms, a dark discovery reveals the sanctuarys secret past. One that forces the pair to question everything theyve ever known. An action-packed and thought-provoking debut, for fans of Patrick Ness, Marcus Sedgwick, DREAD NATION and The Walking Dead. 'Fresh and compelling and totally immersive.' Sunday Irish Independent A bucolic, intimate twist on the zombie/post-apocalyptic story... It's impressive how Darren has combined the pace, thrills, and gore you expect from zombie fiction with a genuinely tender romance. David Owen, author of GRIEF ANGELS Thrilling zombie epic meets gorgeous gay love story. The world-building is deft, the writing poetic this is very special! Properly scary and properly heart-warming. William Hussey, author of HIDEOUS BEAUTY 'A complete treasure of a book page-turning, stunning writing, an extraordinary setting and with a gorgeous love story at its heart.' Lisa Heathfield, author of I AM NOT A NUMBER

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 13-16 years.

There are 384 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2020 by Little Tiger Press Group .

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Costa Children's Book Award
The Costa Childrens Book Award is a prestigious literary award that recognizes outstanding children's literature in the United Kingdom. Part of the broader Costa Book Awards, which celebrate excellence in writing across several categories, the award focuses on childrens literature for readers aged up to 12 years. A panel of expert judges reviews submissions to create a shortlist of nominated titles.

'Thrilling zombie epic meets gorgeous gay love story. The world-building is deft, the writing poetic ... this is very special! Properly scary and properly heart-warming.' -- William Hussey, author of HIDEOUS BEAUTY

 

'A bucolic, intimate twist on the zombie/post-apocalyptic story... It's impressive how Darren has combined the pace, thrills, and gore you expect from zombie fiction with a genuinely tender romance.' -- David Owen, author of GRIEF ANGELS

 

"Chilling, atmospheric, and beautifully written, Wranglestone is a thrilling apocalyptic tale with a tender love story at its heart.' -- Gabriel Dylan, author of WHITEOUT